$90 payments coming this month to 20 million Americans: Who qualifies?The money will come from the Medicare Improvement Fund, which Congress created in 2008 with $2.2 billion.AL.com21h agoWhole story →HealthEconomymedicare rebate payments
Leeds Fire & Rescue awarded more than $61,000 for wildfire, rescue equipmentLeeds Fire & Rescue has received a $61,240 federal grant that will fund 40 new sets of wildland firefighting gear, helping firefighters respond more safely to brush fires and technical rescue incidents.AL.com3d agoWhole story →JusticeSecurityfema grant award
Governor Ivey removes 5 Alabama Public Television commissioners amid controversyGov. Kay Ivey has terminated five Alabama Public Television Commissioners following a year of controversy.AL.com3d agoWhole story →CultureGovernmentKay Iveyalabama public television controversy
Bring U.S. Space Academy to Alabama, Gov. Kay Ivey urges: ‘We are making a strong case’Governor cites Rocket City's history with NASA, role with U.S. Space Command.AL.com4d agoWhole story →TechnologyKay Iveyu s space academy location
Federal health insurance premiums: 3 years of double-digit increasesFederal employees and retirees will see a 10.9% health insurance premium hike in 2027.AL.com5d agoWhole story →Healthfehb premium increase
Will the college sports bill help end the ‘chaos’? Here’s what you saidSens. Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville voted in favor of The Protect College Sports Act.AL.com7d agoWhole story →CultureEducationTommy Tubervillecollege sports act passage
Illinois woman billed $410 after leaving ER without treatmentAn Illinois woman left an ER after a long wait and no treatment, then received a $410 bill, raising questions about hospital billing.AL.com7d agoWhole story →Health
Senate passes Protect College Sports Act, which would rein in athlete payments and transfersPassage of the legislation Monday would be the strongest effort yet by Congress to set national regulations governing payments to college athletes for their name, image and likeness and how often they can transfer.AL.com7d agoWhole story →CultureGovernmentprotect college sports act passage
